''The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.3 percent in March, seasonally adjusted'' the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this Tuesday.

Key highlights:

On an unadjusted basis, the final demand index increased 3.0 percent for the 12 months ended in March.

The index for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services rose 0.4 percent in March, the same as in both February and January.

For the 12 months ended in March, prices for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services increased 2.9 percent, the largest advance since 12-month percent change data were available in August 2014.

China Stocks Lower At Close Of Trade; Shanghai Composite Down 1.05%

Wednesday, 19 December 2018 14:52 WIB
China stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Oil Equipment Services & Distribution, Software & Computer Services and Technology sectors led shares lower.
At the close in Shanghai, the Shanghai Composite lost 1.05%...